Authors of News & Leadership Viewpoints Bookmark Staff News Writer AMA Affiliated Groups News Writer, Authors Written by members of the AMA Physician Communications team. News Authors Catalog of Topics Prep for Med School Aug 3, 2015 · 5 Min Read 21 med students selected as future minority physician leaders Diversity in the medical profession and health equity for minority populations has stepped into the spotlight with the recognition of 21 medical students as future minority physician leaders. Prevention & Wellness Aug 3, 2015 · 3 Min Read How community health workers can improve your patients' health The Community Preventive Services Task Force released its findings on how engaging community health workers in a team-based care model can improve patients’ blood pressure and cholesterol. The findings support interventions that engage these workers for health education, outreach and enrollment in programs. Behavioral Health Jul 31, 2015 · 3 Min Read 5 resources that help physicians address opioid Rx issues The data doesn’t lie—with 44 people die each day from an overdose of opioids. The Providers’ Clinical Support System for Opioid Therapies offers five online resources to help physicians address prescription issues for opioids in their daily practice. Medicare & Medicaid Jul 31, 2015 · 3 Min Read How physicians will steer implementation of the SGR repeal law The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), the law that eliminated the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula, has a variety of provisions physicians need to know. Learn how physicians will work to influence implementation of the repeal law. Medicare & Medicaid Jul 30, 2015 · 3 Min Read Congress moves to delay Stage 3 of meaningful use The U.S. Congress may move to delay the third stage of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services electronic health record (EHR) meaningful use program. Proposed legislation would pause Stage 3 rulemaking to align it with technology advancements and the new merit-based incentive payment system. ChangeMedEd Initiative Jul 30, 2015 · 4 Min Read New grant to aid transformation of physician training A transformation is underway for medical education as a progressive initiative advances its work to create the medical school of the future. As many as 20 additional MD- and DO-granting med schools will join in this effort, implementing bold projects with a new funding opportunity from the AMA. Residency Life Jul 29, 2015 · 4 Min Read 7 tips for how to master patient handoffs High-quality patient handoffs can reduce medical errors and prevent adverse events in patient care. Follow these seven expert tips to improve handoffs and enhance team-based care in training. Medicare & Medicaid Jul 28, 2015 · 5 Min Read Medicare, Medicaid turn 50: Taking a look at their past and future About one in every three Americans has health coverage under Medicare or Medicaid. On the 50th anniversary of these two programs, learn about their pasts and what’s in store for the future. Load More
